אמריקה
Amerika
Réalisation:
Ofir Raul GraizerScénario:
Ofir Raul GraizerPhotographie:
Omri AloniMusique:
Dominique CharpentierActeurs·trices:
Oshrat Ingadashet, Michael Moshonov, Ofri Biterman, Moni Moshonov, Irit Sheleg, Evelyn Kaplun, Ruba Blal, Seumas F. SargentRésumés(1)
Eli works as a swimming coach in Chicago but news of his father’s death necessitates his return to his native Israel. Eli seems to have put the past behind him yet, even so, he decides to contact Yotam, a childhood friend, who now runs a flower shop with his fiancée Iris. Reigniting an old friendship sets in motion a series of events that have a lasting impact on the lives of everyone involved… (Karlovy Vary International Film Festival)
(plus)Critiques (1)
On the surface, America is an enjoyable relationship drama about a love triangle that hinges on compelling actors and a strong starting point. In this respect, however, we can easily predict events, and the subliminal interpretation, which incorporates political themes into the game, appears to be more significant. Along with Eli, the United States arrives in Israel and causes a disaster (albeit indirectly) from which the local counterpart is rehabilitated for the rest of the film. This interpretation is not supported by the tragic portrayal of Eli's character or the sad ending, but if valid, it would at least partially elevate an otherwise mediocre drama. America is a safe emotional bet with a stylistic component that is not very distinctive and a mixture of various motifs, including hints of homosexuality and coping with a painful upbringing. After the award-winning The Cakemaker, this is a step backwards for Graizer.
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